Mason Thames Will Voice Nightwing: Peter Safran Officially Confirmed DC Studios’ Batman Franchise Needs a Batman Who Wants the Role
Thames joins Dynamic Duo
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran confirmed that Mason Thames will voice Dick Grayson in the animated movie Dynamic Duo. Dick is the first Robin and later becomes the independent superhero Nightwing.
The Wrap reported in September that Thames and Logan Kim would play the film’s two central Robins, Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. Safran discussed the casting with Collider around the release of Clayface, described as the DCU’s final movie of 2026.
A fan wanted the role
Safran said Thames had long wanted to play Dick Grayson and impressed the studio during his audition. He described the young actor as passionate about the character and said DC Studios seeks “volunteers and not recruits,” naming Safran as the speaker.
Thames has appeared in projects including the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, Black Phone 2 and Regretting You. The article notes that all three films opened at number one at the domestic box office in 2025.
Batman remains a separate casting
Robert Pattinson’s Batman will not cross over into the DCU, and a new actor is expected for The Brave and the Bold. The film was announced as part of the DCU Chapter One slate in 2023 and is about Bruce Wayne connecting with his biological son, Damian.
James Gunn has confirmed that other Bat-Family members will appear, but has not identified them. Dick Grayson is a possible character for the movie, though the article says a DCU casting for Thames is not ruled out; Dynamic Duo’s connection to the shared universe is also uncertain.
A model for the new Batman
The story argues that DC should seek a Batman actor who is both talented and deeply interested in the role, given the long-term commitment involved. It points to Thames’s enthusiasm for Nightwing as an example of the kind of commitment the studio could look for.
The article also cites David Corenswet’s interest in playing Superman before the DCU existed as a parallel. Safran’s confirmation of Thames’s casting has raised hopes that DC will use a similar approach when selecting Batman.
Key points
- Peter Safran confirmed Mason Thames will voice Dick Grayson in Dynamic Duo.
- The Brave and the Bold will center on Bruce Wayne and his son Damian.
- Robert Pattinson’s Batman will not cross over into the DCU.
- The story argues DC should seek a Batman actor who is passionate about the role.